Author: AU News Bureau

RCA, a well-known brand in home audio systems, is venturing into the kitchen appliances market.  At CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2025, RCA unveiled three small kitchen appliances that integrate technology and innovative features. RCA Digital Touch Screen Air Fryer The RCA Digital Touch Screen Air Fryer boasts an 11-quart capacity and features a color LCD screen with 10 preset cooking menus. This multi-function air fryer includes an LED color touchscreen display and a visible window for monitoring cooking progress. It will be available later this year, priced at $189.99. RCA Digital Touch Screen Glass Kettle RCA’s new electric kettle offers…

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Revie, a Saudi Arabia-based interior design marketplace, recently raised $2.5 million in Seed funding led by Sanabil Venture Studio by Stryber. Founded in 2024 by Ibrahim Abu Khadra, Revie offers an end-to-end solution for residential and commercial renovations. With the fresh funding, the company will invest in technology and build a scalable foundation to support long-term growth. Revie’s platform simplifies the renovation process by offering customers a seamless experience from design and planning to execution through a curated network of contractors and designers. “This investment underscores the confidence in Revie’s vision to redefine the renovation industry,” said Ibrahim Abu Khadra,…

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Global flooring manufacturer Tarkett has launched a new carpet collection, Preserved Treasures, designed specifically for life-plan communities. The collection combines elegance, endurance, comfort, and performance while incorporating healthy materials. The Preserved Treasures collection features eight unique patterns that evoke cherished memories. Four patterns are available on carpet tile, while the remaining four are offered on Powerbond hybrid carpet. This allows facility operators to choose between performance and design aesthetics without compromise. The collection is constructed on Tarkett’s ethos Modular with Omnicoat Technology, which provides a durable and sustainable solution. Additionally, the carpet tiles are made with up to 79% recycled…

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Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), in collaboration with Bureau Cube Partners of Serbia, has been selected as the winner of the anonymous design competition for the new Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade. Nikola Tesla, a visionary inventor and engineer, revolutionized the modern world with his groundbreaking contributions to electrical engineering and technology. His innovations include the development of alternating current electricity, the Tesla coil, and early advancements in wireless communication. The new Nikola Tesla Museum will renovate the historic Milan Vapa Paper Mill, a protected cultural monument, into a cultural destination celebrating Tesla’s legacy while preserving the city’s architectural heritage. The…

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Architecture studio Serie Architects designed the Raj Sabhagruh, a 16,000-square-metre complex dedicated to Jainism in Dharampur, India recently. The building forms the centrepiece of the 100-hectare Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram monastery. “The architecture that emerges can accommodate a wide range of uses and continues to evolve with the spiritual mission it serves,” said Serie Architects. “It acts as a backdrop where Ashram life can unfold, anchoring it as a place for the acquisition of knowledge and inner spiritual experience.” The complex centres around a 54-metre-wide and 20-metre-tall concrete discourse hall with a capacity for 5,000 people. Four curved arches enclose the…

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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has collaborated with the Wildlife Institute of India to develop and install innovative lighting solutions on the Dehradun-Delhi Expressway. This initiative prioritizes wildlife conservation by minimizing the impact of highway lighting on local wildlife. The specialized lighting system features a reduced warm light spectrum, decreasing the attraction for insects and subsequently reducing the likelihood of collisions with vehicles. The lighting design also ensures that illumination does not extend beyond the road, minimizing disruption to wildlife behavior. According to Dr. Bilal Habib, Senior Scientist at the Wildlife Institute of India, “The lighting setup on…

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Abode recently announced that its brand-new bathroom collection is now exclusively available to UK retailers through distribution partner PJH. The collection introduces Abode’s latest design concept, FOCUS 60, which centers around 60cm wash zones and offers a suite of coordinating products for a complete bathroom space. The FOCUS 60 collection provides “Streamlined Synergy,” ensuring every detail contributes to the overall ambiance. The collection seamlessly blends luxury and functionality, offering a carefully curated range of products. Available exclusively through PJH from January 6, 2025, the reimagined bathroom collection includes new brassware and showering solutions, washbasins with practical countertops, and complementary accessories.…

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Yuto Design, a leading Taiwanese interior design firm, has been honored with the Iron A’ Design Award for their exceptional work, “Mountain Impression,” in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. This prestigious award recognizes innovative and outstanding designs from around the world. The Iron A’ Design Award for Interior Space and Exhibition Design acknowledges designs that demonstrate excellence in creating functional, aesthetically pleasing, and user-centric interior spaces. Yuto Design’s “Mountain Impression” stands out for its unique approach to creating a relaxing and harmonious atmosphere within a limited interior space. The design team skillfully incorporated irregularly curved cabinets to meet…

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